Darren Johnson – Green Party Candidate for Lewisham Deptford | Darren's Facebook campaign page | Darren's Blogspot

As a London Assembly Member and Leader of the Greens on Lewisham Council Darren has a clear track record of winning in election after election. There are now six Green councillors in this constituency. The Greens came a clear second to Labour in this seat at last year’s council elections, way ahead of the Lib-Dems who managed only two councillors and the Conservatives who managed none at all. Only Darren can beat Labour in Lewisham Deptford. At the coming General Election you have a chance to elect Darren as your local MP.As a London Assembly Member Darren has secured millions of pounds to help people insulate their homes and extra cash to create new cycle lanes and safer routes for walkers. Darren has also fought to tackle low pay and protect local services. As a Lewisham Councillor Darren forced Labour into a major u-turn over their pool closure plans – ensuring Ladywell Leisure Centre stays open until a replacement is built.

Priscilla Cotterell – Green Party Candidate for Lewisham East

Priscilla has lived in Lewisham with her family for over 10 years. Since graduating in Journalism studies she became more and more concerned about the damage done to our environment and has actively dedicated herself to the green agenda. As a mother she is particularly keen to promote the importance of living green to young people too as their future and future generations depend on the actions we take now. Priscilla says, “The way we look after the planet now, from the choices we make about what fuels we use, to the type of food we buy will have a major impact on all of our lives. If elected as your MP I will actively listen to local residents in order that we can work together to create a fairer, healthier and greener Lewisham. I urge you to vote Green.”

Romayne was elected to Lewisham council as one of six Green councillors last year, in what used to be a safe Labour seat. A former teacher she is a local sculptor and mother of three. Her top priorities include education, housing and climate change. She is a member of the Campaign for State Education and Defend Council Housing. Romayne says, “The new Constituency of Lewisham West and Penge throws a line around the landscape and geography of my childhood and my adult working life and I would love to represent local people as their first Green MP. The Green Party’s vision is about social justice and environmental justice. As a local councillor I know that Green ideas can change our community for the better. I urge you to vote Green.”